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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and FE-5010 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 3 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3300 grades versus the FE-5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S3300 FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Nikon S3300

 FE-5010 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-5010

 S3300 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus FE-5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3300 against the FE-5010.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and FE-5010.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S3300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (130g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
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lighter than others (128g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (130g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus FE-5010
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 130 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $99 $130